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How do y'all feel 'bout iguanas?

Started by ZandertheSwanky, August 14, 2013, 04:20:30 PM

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ZandertheSwanky

I'm on my phone so I can't really post a picture right now, but I have a desert iguana named Catch (based off of Christopher Moore's demon character). But the middle name is Grimlock because transformers is life (not the live-action movies *INHALE*). My iguana is too tiny to be sexed, but we call Catch a he just because...I dunno, reflex or something? I honestly have no idea.

Catch is the cutest little lizard ever, and also the most hardcore. On my birthday, I tried to take him out for my friend to hold him, but then he freaked out and ended up VANISHING INTO MY BEDROOM WALLS. There's a gap in my bathroom cabinets with a hole at the bottom of the wall and he just bolted, and I was really freaked out and distraught. He needs a heat lamp, a steady supply of fruits and vegetables, and of course, water. He was gone for four days, and we were about to give up, when he suddenly ended up in an overturned stool on the opposite end of the room. He even ignored the berries I left out for him.

He is the best, most neurotic scaley companion I've ever had (not to mention the only one) and I'm really sad I can't take him with me to college.
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V M

I've had a green iguana for about eight years  :)   She can be quite the character sometimes

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ZandertheSwanky

Aaaaah whatta cutie! What's her name?
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V M

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Sarah Louise

I think they are cute, but my cats probably would too.  :}
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V M

Quote from: Sarah Louise on August 14, 2013, 05:24:59 PM
I think they are cute, but my cats probably would too.  :}

Particularly after a couple of good swacks of the tail, it's like a bullwhip and they can bruise and break the skin with that thing and can be rather accurate with it
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ZandertheSwanky

Ah, yes, the snappy tails...part of why I love iguanas XD
But my little Catch is so tiny he couldn't hurt me if he tried :x he'd probably lose against a cat, too....
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Devlyn

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Ms. OBrien CVT

Iguanas and Beardies remind me of dinosaurs.

  
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V M

Spankings for Dev.  :eusa_naughty:  But I actually do get a kick out of that song

Stinky was rather tiny when I got her so I was very protective of her, but I have seen her fend off a dog and also a couple of cat's now that she's a bit larger

She's also rather good at playing 'Ninja Lizard'
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Devlyn

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ZandertheSwanky

those poor iguanas in that video...

and what is 'Ninja Lizard'?
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V M

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on August 14, 2013, 06:39:54 PM
How big is Stinky, hon?

Tail included she's about three foot long

Quote from: ZandertheSwanky on August 14, 2013, 06:46:27 PM
those poor iguanas in that video...

and what is 'Ninja Lizard'?

She likes to climb up on something to hide then suddenly jump down with her tail at the ready
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ZandertheSwanky

pff you should get her a ninja costume (somehow) for halloween
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V M

Quote from: ZandertheSwanky on August 14, 2013, 05:45:19 PM
Ah, yes, the snappy tails...part of why I love iguanas XD
But my little Catch is so tiny he couldn't hurt me if he tried :x he'd probably lose against a cat, too....

LOL... When I first got Stinky she was so tiny I could let her crawl about on me and she would often like to perch herself up on my head  :)  I could also let her run by moving my hands like a treadmill
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Superficial fanny kissing friends are a dime a dozen, a TRUE FRIEND however is PRICELESS


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Kylo

I used to own a green iguana when I was younger. They are neat pets, when they're not crapping on the floor the moment they're let free.

Unfortunately, I went away for 3 months on a trip and left him in the care of my uncle, who started feeding him what he liked to eat instead of what he should have been fed. When I returned he was bright orange instead of green and I was told he liked to eat bacon. He died a few months later from liver failure. I took him to a reptile specialist at the local museum as well as a vet but they couldn't save him. Really important than their owners feed them the right foods. . .
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Deborah

I've never owned one but I saw a 5 foot long one run across my yard once.


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Ms. OBrien CVT

They are just gorgeous. I love reptiles. Iguanas, Chameleons and Bearded Dragons.

  
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V M

It is important to research the proper care of any animal you may adopt

In my case my iguana was gifted upon me as a rescue because the previous person wasn't taking proper care of her

I had no clue, so I went to the library and also researched online, I don't know how long either of us will be around but 10 years in and we're both still alive
The main things to remember in life are Love, Kindness, Understanding and Respect - Always make forward progress

Superficial fanny kissing friends are a dime a dozen, a TRUE FRIEND however is PRICELESS


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